Paraformaldehyde 91-93%

Hazard statements (CLP)

H302, H313, H314, H317, H318, H332, H335, H341, H350, H402

Code

Statements

H302

Harmful if swallowed

CLP CLASSIFICATION

Acute toxicity , Category 4 H302: Harmful if swallowed. Acute toxicity , Category 4 H332: Harmful if inhaled. Skin corrosion , Category 1C H314: Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. Serious eye damage , Category 1 H318: Causes serious eye damage. Skin sensitisation , Category 1 H317: May cause an allergic skin reaction. Carcinogenicity , Category 1B H350: May cause cancer. Germ cell mutagenicity , Category 2 H341: Suspected of causing genetic defects. Specific target organ toxicity - single H335: May cause respiratory irritation. exposure , Category 3 , Respiratory system Acute aquatic toxicity , Category 3 H402: Harmful to aquatic life. Celanese Paraformaldehdye 91-93% have been tested in accordance with U.N. Test N1 and determined not to be a flammable solid.

2.2 Label elements

REGULATION (EC) No 1272/2008)

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

H302 Harmful if swallowed. H313 May be harmful in contact with skin. H332 Harmful if inhaled. H314 Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. H318 Causes serious eye damage. H317 May cause an allergic skin reaction. H350 May cause cancer. H341 Suspected of causing genetic defects. H335 May cause respiratory irritation. H402 Harmful to aquatic life.

Prevention

P201 Obtain special instructions before use. P202 Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood. P260 Do not breathe dust or mist. P271 Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. P280 Wear protective gloves/ protective clothing/ eye protection/ face protection. P270 Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. P264 Wash skin thoroughly after handling. P272 Contaminated work clothing should not be allowed out of the workplace. P273 Avoid release to the environment.

Response

P301 + P330 + P331 IF SWALLOWED: Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting. P304 + P340 IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. P303 + P361 + P353 IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/shower. P305 + P351 + P338 IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. P310 Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/ physician. P333 + P313 If skin irritation or rash occurs: Get medical advice/ attention. P363 Wash contaminated clothing before reuse. P308 + P313 IF exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/ attention.

Storage

P405 Store locked up. P403 + P233 Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed.

Disposal

P501 Dispose of contents/ container to an approved waste disposal plant.

2.3 Other hazards

This substance/mixture contains no components considered to be either persistent, bioaccumulative and toxic (PBT), or very persistent and very bioaccumulative (vPvB) at levels of 0.1% or higher.